Certified Procedural Coding Specialist
University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR
•Remote
About The Position
This is a remote position. The Certified Procedural Coding Specialist reads and interprets health record documentation to identify all diagnoses and procedures that affect the outpatient encounter visit.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Must have one of the following certifications: CCA, CCS, CPC, RHIT, or RHIA.
- Understanding of CPT and ICD10.
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management preferred.
- Two years of coding experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess the adequacy of the health record documentation to ensure it supports all diagnoses and procedures to which codes are assigned.
- Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, pharmacology, and diagnostic and procedural terminology to assign accurate codes to diagnoses and procedures.
- Maintains understanding of ICD-10 and CPT coding classification systems.
- Reviews and performs data charge entry to both hospital and physician patient accounting systems for the outpatient clinic visit.
- Organizes work to ensure all assigned work queues are reviewed and appropriately prioritized on a daily basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
